Business

Holiday Success Tips and Tricks – Part 5

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Holiday Success Tips and Tricks – Part 5
By KATIE STAVERT
Los Alamos Business Assistance Services

Shop Local This Holiday Season

Los Alamos local businesses are deeply committed to sustaining the local economy and uniting the community in a strong economic bond. Their owners and employees are our neighbors and friends.

Of course, without local businesses, we couldn’t have a local economy. Without a local economy a sense of prosperous growth and community is lost. Without shoppers, guests, clients and customers, local businesses cannot navigate challenging economic times like these. This Read More

Holiday Success Tips and Tricks – Part 4

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Holiday Success Tips and Tricks – Part 4
By KATIE STAVERT
Los Alamos Business Assistance Services

Discount & Deals, Products & People

This is a continuation of our Holiday Success Tips and Tricks to help your business succeed this holiday season. We will be discussing how to best implement discounts and deals so that your business gets new customers but doesn’t go broke in the process.

Did you know that 61 percent of adults with household income of over $100,000 use coupons? Los Alamos has a median income of $133,365.

So, an important consideration for the holidays is the discount and deals

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Fidel L. Gutierrez, Senior Vice President, Los Alamos National Bank – Passes Away

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LANB News:

Fidel Lee Gutierrez fought a short courageous battle with cancer and passed away. His life began on November 3, 1962 and ended on November 3, 2013.

The son of Elie S. Gutierrez and Grace J. Gutierrez, Fidel acquired distinct personality and character traits from both his parents. Fidel’s strong work ethic, public service, mental toughness, athletic ability, importance of family, financial accountability and ability to synthesize and analyze information are attributed to his father. From his mother, Fidel acquired his sense of humor, graciousness, social charm, sense of community Read More

Hive Brown-Bag Lunch at Biolab Today

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HIVE News:

The Hive will hold its regular brown-bag networking lunch starting at about 11:30 a.m. (late is never a problem) today at the new Biolab, next to the food Coop, 100 Entrada Dr., Room 168.

Kevin Holsapple will lead a discussion regarding what the group thinks about the future of a “virtual Hive” and a reconstituted Los Alamos Entrepreneur’s Network. Everyone is invited to share their views. 

Contact Dave Jones for more information or to schedule a presentation at 505.660.6992 or ferljones@yahoo.com. Read More

2014 QNM Learning Summit Dates and Venue Announced

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QNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE—Quality New Mexico’s 2014 Learning Summit will be held April 16-17 at Isleta Resort. The learning program will include keynotes and featured speakers who’ll share “best management practices” on leadership; strategic planning; customer and workforce engagement; measurement, analysis, and knowledge management; and effective and efficient operations.”  

In addition, recipients of the 2013 NM Performance Excellence Awards” will be recognized. Learning Summit sponsorship opportunities are available at www.qualitynewmexico.org or by calling Read More

Chamber Facilitates Two Workshops Thursday

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CHAMBER News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is facilitating two workshops Thursday, Nov. 7 at UNM-Los Alamos in the Lecture Hall in the Student Center, Bldg. 2.

From 8-9:30 a.m., there will be a presentation about the Affordable Care Act and its options and requirements for employers, Health Insurance Exchange and the SHOP program for employers. The presenter is Steve Morgan, who has extensive experience in the insurance industry.

This is a Business Breakfast, and is open to all employers, whether they are Chamber members or not, free of charge. The event is sponsored by the Association Read More

QNM Offers ‘Preparing for Stategic Planning’ Workshop

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QNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE—Quality New Mexico will conduct a workshop “Preparing for Strategic Planning – Your Approach to the Future” 8:30 a.m. to noon, Nov. 13 at CNM Workforce Training Center, 5600 Eagle Rock Ave NE, Albuquerque.  

Registration is available at www.qualitynewmexico.org. The workshop fee is $150 for non-members and special discounts apply for Quality NM Members. You’ll use the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence to guide your planning for the future.

Who should attend? This workshop is designed for owners, leaders, managers, supervisors and team leaders. Read More